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The American Dream
“America has long been known as a land of opportunity. Out of that thinking comes the “American Dream,” the idea that anyone can ultimately achieve success, even if he or she began with nothing.” In the Death of a Salesman there are many characters that are in the pursuit of the American Dream, so far in the story not many of them have reached this goal. The characters that are in the pursuit of the American Dream include Willy, Biff, and Happy Loman. There are also characters in this play that have actually reached the American Dream and they include: Uncle Ben, Charley, and Howard Wagener.
Howard Wagener has reached the American dream through his father’s successes. His father’s name was Frank Wagener, Willy’s old boss. He is now the head of the Wagener Company for whom Willy works. Howard is definitely rich because he is the head of the salesmen and has full control over the company. He fires Willy because of the way that Willy acts.
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